Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit

Naman

Pronunciation /NAM-an/

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“respect”

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Naman's Numerology

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The Seeker
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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Starting soundNa
Numerology7 · The Seeker
Name-based RashiVrishchika (Scorpio)
Traditional gemstoneRed Coral
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N → Vrishchika (Scorpio)
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Meaning of Naman

Naman is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “salutation”.

Naman's Style

Sanskrit Indian Timeless Medium Boy

Naman at a Glance

Popularity
90/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
10/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Naman is a very popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Naman Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#34#44#532015201920232026
Status
Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#34

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Naman Name Profile

Meaningrespect
OriginIndian · Sanskrit
GenderBoy Name
First LetterN
Letters5
Syllables2
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score90/100

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